Network Engineer 3/4 - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CAAurora, CO
Salary
$103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $130k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $132,162–$182,887 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 204 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$181,800 across 202 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer 3/4 - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring a Network Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge network architectures, integrate and test hardware and software, and document detailed designs for rapid deployment at either El Segundo, CA or Aurora, CO. This role involves extensive work with Cisco devices and enterprise software solutions, including routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as expertise in IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing protocols, and crypto configurations like HAPIEs. The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 5-8 years of experience, possesses Security+ certification or higher, and maintains a Top Secret clearance. Preferred candidates also have TS/SCI access and knowledge of network automation scripting and virtualization technologies.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop advanced network architectures for new technology deployments.
  • Integrate and test network hardware and software across various Cisco devices.
  • Document detailed network designs using schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Conduct trade studies to analyze performance and document subsystem architectures.
  • Manage IP schema definition, subnetting, VLANs, and routing protocols effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in STEM with 3+ years or Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Must hold Security+ certification or higher and current Top Secret clearance
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco devices and enterprise software solutions
  • Proficient in IPv4/IPv6, VRF creation, VPN configuration, IPsec tunnel management, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols
  • Experience with L1-L6 networking and crypto/COMSEC including HAPIe configuration and key management

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